Indigenous
knowledge is the basis for local level decision-making in agriculture,
healthcare, food preparation, education, natural resource management, and a
host of other activities in rural communities. Forest
resource conservation is a global issue. Arunachal Pradesh inhabits about 26
major tribes and number of sub tribes. Forest
is their main source of economy and livelihood. Tribes have evolved Indigenous
knowledge system (IKS) that is vital in conservation of forest resources. An
attempt has been made to analyze the role of IKS, beliefs and sacred groves of
the Aka tribes in conservation of
forest resources. The indigenous knowledge systems of conservation of plants,
animals, sacred groves, etc. have been discussed. Primary data has been
generated by conducting survey in 37 villages inhabited by Aka tribe.